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Riel World photo – Ayutthaya, Thailand
Robed Buddha statues sit silently amidst the ruins of the old Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya.
Praying while crossing the street in Vietnam
There we were, standing on a corner in Hanoi, trying to gather courage to cross the street. It was our first day in Vietnam and it didn’t take long to discover that crossing a street in that country was not the simple exercise we were accustomed to at home.
Seven intriguing attractions for baseball fans
If you’re a baseball aficionado, it might be time to explore the sport at a few intriguing but under-the-radar destinations. Here are seven less well-known places where you can experience the history and wonder of baseball.
Riel World photo – Ushuaia, Argentina
A view of Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America. Ushuaia is considered to be the southernmost city in the world.
The Mayan world of Central America
Now that you’ve explored the northern Mayan lands of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, it’s time to tackle some of the remarkable ruins left behind by the Mayans in Central America. While Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are separate countries, a glance at a map will show you how these sites once fit neatly into the Mayan world alongside southeastern Mexico.
Riel World photo – Sonoran Desert
Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert. This photo was taken at Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona.
Seven fantastic sunrise and sunset experiences
Notice that the title of this piece is not “seven fantastic places to see a sunrise and sunset.” That’s because you can see the sun rise and set in countless beautiful locations around the globe. But where is it that you can have the most extraordinary experiences with a sunset or sunrise?
Riel World photo – Monticello, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
A view of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, near Charlottesville, Virginia.
In the footsteps of the Mayans on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
The Mayan culture that reached its peak in the late first millennium had not only a written language, but also very impressive architecture and well-developed systems of math and astronomy. The cities of the Mayan world stretched across much of what is now southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador.
Road trip through the wonders of California’s Central Coast
It’s true that Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco get much of the attention, but don’t dismiss California’s Central Coast as a travel destination. The region has an abundance of natural wonders and you can piece together quite an enjoyable road trip there. It’s not an exaggeration to say the 280-mile journey from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz is one of the most beautiful drives in the country.
Riel World photo – Hanoi, Vietnam
A typical traffic scene in Hanoi, Vietnam – a non-stop flow of vehicles, especially motorbikes.
Ancient ruins tour of the Americas: from Aztecs to Zapotecs in Mexico
The Americas are awash in the ruins of ancient civilizations. So if you’re looking for a career break journey with a theme, one option to consider is an “ancient ruins tour of the Americas.” Although some of the Mayan sites on the Yucatan Peninsula are justly famous, they only scratch the surface of the Indian ruins that are scattered throughout Mexico.
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